Pediatric Dentistry Blogs
What Causes Cavities in Kids (and Why Some Children Get More Than Others)
What Causes Cavities in Kids (and Why Some Children Get More Than Others)Cavities in kids are caused by bacteria in the mouth that feed on sugars and starches and release acid, and that acid slowly wears holes in the teeth. That is the short version. The longer, more...
Does My Child’s Baby Tooth Cavity Really Need to Be Filled?
Does My Child's Baby Tooth Cavity Really Need to Be Filled?If your child has a small cavity in a baby tooth, it is fair to ask whether it really needs to be filled when that tooth is going to fall out anyway. For most children the answer is yes, because tooth decay...